Latest Short Dramas

Shuai Fu Fu Zai, Mao Mao Jia Dao Season 4 (帅府福崽，卯卯驾到第四季) is a completed Chinese short drama set in the Republic era. It follows Xia Xiaoxiang, a rural woman who brings her three-year-old daughter Mao Mao to the mansion of Marshal Lou, a man she once saved. Mao Mao’s innocent charm wins over the entire household, healing the depressed fourth young master, guiding the third young master away from a scam, and even saving the old lady. Over 94 episodes, the little ‘lucky star’ brings warmth and unity to the marshal’s family. This series is perfect for fans of heartwarming family stories, cute child characters, and period dramas with a light, uplifting tone.

Winter Waiting Syndrome (Hou Dong Zheng) is a completed Chinese youth short drama in 80 episodes. It follows Liang Ludong, a history student who, after losing a game of truth or dare, is forced to send a provocative message to Qi Tingheng, the school’s most admired figure. What begins as a purely physical relationship slowly evolves into a deep emotional bond, as both characters confront their personal insecurities and family baggage. The drama explores themes of self-acceptance, forbidden attraction, and the journey from casual intimacy to genuine soulmate connection. Ideal for viewers who enjoy character-driven romance with emotional depth and modern campus settings.

Fifty, Hidden Identity, I Met True Love (五十岁隐藏身份，我遇见真爱) is a completed 69-episode Chinese urban romance short drama. It follows Lu Tianhong, a man in his fifties who hides his powerful identity to seek a peaceful life. When the gentle Fang Wanyi enters his world, he begins to open his heart, but his son Lu Yu constantly pressures him to reveal his true status and opposes the relationship. The story explores family conflict, hidden pasts, and the courage to embrace love later in life. This vertical drama suits viewers who enjoy emotional family dynamics and mature romance.

30,000 Feet Without Lowering Her Head is a completed Chinese urban short drama in 43 episodes. It follows Lin Wan, a passenger with deep knowledge of aviation law, who is forcibly removed from a flight due to a first-class passenger’s arrogance, crew bias, and airline overbooking. Instead of backing down, she uses legal procedures to obtain records and expose identity fraud and the airline’s pattern of targeting easy victims. The series is a satisfying story about standing up to privilege and fighting for fairness at 30,000 feet. It suits viewers who enjoy smart, legal-themed revenge stories and character-driven vertical dramas.

Baozi Li De Zhen Xin (The True Heart in the Bun) is a 41-episode Chinese short drama that tells the story of a baozi stall owner who refuses to compromise on food quality. When rising costs force him to raise prices by 50 cents, he faces backlash from factory workers and competition from a rival who uses spoiled ingredients. The drama explores themes of integrity, food safety, and the triumph of honest business. It is ideal for viewers who enjoy character-driven stories with a moral lesson and a satisfying resolution.

A Match Made in Heaven: The Cynical Prince and His Life-Sustaining Chef is a completed Chinese short drama in the ancient romance genre, running 98 episodes. The story follows Song Sanyuan, a concubine-born daughter forced to replace her runaway half-sister in an arranged marriage to Prince Wei Feng, a blind and disabled nobleman everyone avoids. Despite a cold welcome and a war horse instead of a bridal sedan, she wins his heart with her courage and a bowl of hot porridge, stirring the capital’s political intrigue. This series suits fans of vertical dramas who enjoy strong female leads, slow-burn romance, and palace intrigue.

Pretending to Be Spoiled on the Moon Season 3 (Chinese: 假装在月亮心口撒个娇第三季) is a completed Chinese short drama in the youth sweet romance genre. The story follows Zhou Suisui, a young woman who accidentally wakes her brother from his love-blind infatuation, exposing the suspicious behavior of Su Wan. As Zhou Suisui fights back using a diamond hashtag scandal, she uncovers hidden clues about her family’s downfall. Meanwhile, Jiang Zongyan pursues her with lavish gifts, but her protective brother blocks his every move. This 119-episode vertical drama blends family protection, aristocratic power struggles, and sweet romantic tension. It suits viewers who enjoy fast-paced Chinese short dramas with strong female leads and family-centered conflicts.

Candle Dragon Yin Season 3 (烛九阴第三季) is a 108-episode Chinese fantasy short drama that continues the story of Cang Xue, a young woman forced to flee with her younger brother Cang Yu and a theater trunk after her adoptive mother’s death. In the turbulent city of Longcheng, she faces deeper hardships, loses loved ones, and clings to the phrase ‘live well’ as her only guide. She becomes a disciple of Zhu Jiuyin, training in martial arts and swordplay on Zhou Mountain, confronting inner demons, and forging her suffering into strength. Meanwhile, the shadows of Luo Xinghe and Zhaoyao Mountain loom, setting a trap that involves heavenly laws and ancient gods. This guide covers the plot, character motivations, and where to find legitimate viewing options.

This is a Chinese fantasy short drama (vertical drama) titled ‘Who Said You Can’t Cultivate Without a Spirit Root? Season 12’ (Chinese: 谁说没灵根不能修仙的？之无灵证道第十二季). It follows an underdog protagonist who, despite lacking a spiritual root, discovers a mysterious broken sword that lets him absorb power by cutting things. The series is complete with 113 episodes and falls under the fantasy cultivation genre. It suits viewers who enjoy underdog stories, xianxia tropes, and fast-paced short-form drama.

Hardcore Daughter-in-Law (硬核儿媳，在线撑腰) is a 64-episode Chinese family ethics short drama that follows Xu Ying, a sharp and composed young wife who uses her understanding of family dynamics to defuse conflicts. After marrying into a kind family, her husband’s grandmother Zhang Cuifang arrives and pressures the couple’s parents to transfer property to the eldest uncle, causing repeated disputes. Xu Ying calmly outmaneuvers each scheme, protecting her in-laws while revealing truths at critical moments. This vertical drama suits viewers who enjoy strong female leads, family confrontations, and realistic relationship conflicts.

Du Chen Yuan (渡尘渊) is a completed 75-episode Chinese vertical drama that blends time travel, romance, and revenge. The story follows a modern movie queen who transmigrates into Su Yaoyao, the legitimate daughter of a marquis, only to find her original self humiliated by her half-sister Su Yun’er and her fiancé, Second Prince Xiao Qiming. Determined to rewrite her fate, Su Yaoyao reclaims her mother’s dowry and sets her sights on the cold, ascetic Crown Prince Xiao Chenyuan as her new ideal husband. As she schemes to expose her enemies, the prince, who sees through her motives, gradually falls for her, leading to a grand wedding and a Buddha-like prince descending into the mortal world. This drama suits fans of Chinese short dramas, time-travel romance, and strong female lead stories.

The Seventh Spring of Missing You (想你的第七个春日) is a completed Chinese urban romance short drama with 86 episodes. It follows Wen Yao and Xing Yu, who secretly dated for two years but parted due to a misunderstanding. When they reunite, Wen Yao has changed her appearance and is now a single mother to her daughter Wen Xin. Xing Yu, now her superior at work, slowly begins to suspect her true identity. As their paths cross again, old feelings resurface and the misunderstandings of the past are gradually unraveled. In the end, on the seventh spring after their separation, they find their way back to each other. The drama is adapted from the novel ‘重逢后，禁欲老板失控诱她缠吻’ by Song Baibai. This guide covers the cast, plot, and ending for viewers interested in this emotional vertical drama.